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What does solid waste management refer to?
What does solid waste management refer to?
- Systematic handling, collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling of solid waste materials (correct)
- Unorganized handling and collection of solid waste materials
- Only recycling of solid waste materials
- Random disposal of solid waste materials
What is the goal of solid waste management?
What is the goal of solid waste management?
- To increase waste disposal costs
- To effectively manage waste in a sustainable manner (correct)
- To maximize the negative impacts of waste on the environment
- To prevent the spread of diseases and pests
What are examples of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)?
What are examples of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)?
- Heavy metals, batteries, and electronic waste
- Food scraps, packaging materials, paper, plastic, glass, and textiles (correct)
- Chemical waste, radioactive materials, and biohazardous waste
- Concrete, bricks, and construction debris
Where should recyclable materials like paper, plastic, and glass be disposed of?
Where should recyclable materials like paper, plastic, and glass be disposed of?
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What are examples of Hazardous Waste?
What are examples of Hazardous Waste?
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